Our Run Wise program is perfect for runners of all ages and experience!
Running should be fun? Yes
Running should be easy? Yes
Running should hurt? No!
Running and walking are the simplest forms of exercise… One foot in front of the other… But why does it get so complicated?
Over the years more and more research has been done on running and whilst this has been excellent for progressing the sport, it has made what should be a simple activity more confusing, especially for those new to the running.
What should I wear?
What running gait should I use?
What cadence should I use?
What shoes should I buy?
Who is the Run Wise session for?
Those new to running or walking: this session helps prevent injuries, gives you ways to get fitter/faster/stronger.
Those who have been running for a while and are stuck or not improving as much as they would like.
What’s your goal?
Those who are stuck in an injury rut, or become injured time after time.
The sessions are run by Esher Townsend (link to bio), she is passionate about running and helping people run injury free. “It’s really sad when you hear people say they’d love to run, but they are ‘not made to do it’, or they gave up because of an injury. I believe everyone should be able to run or walk and enjoy it”.
What is Run Wise?
This session looks at:
strength
gait
in shoe pressure measurement
footwear
training
age/hormones.. how these affect the above.
What do you get?
a guide to help reduce the risk of injury
a strength training program (gym or home based)
a guide to appropriate shoes, data from the In-shoe pressure measurement system allows us to see what happens between you, the shoe and the ground.
tips on improving gait
basic training program or if you have one already, tips on improving the program, we are happy to liaise with your coach/PT with the findings from the assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are a couple of our most frequently asked questions. If you cannot find the answer you are looking for please contact us and we will be more than happy to answer any further questions.
If you are attending for a biomechanical assessment (injury review), please bring or wear shorts, bring the shoes you wear the most or fit your orthotics into.
Please also bring any current xrays/scans etc.
No, a referral is not necessary to come and see us.
If you have a chronic condition, such as diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis , then you may be eligible for an allied health medicare referral from your GP. Your eligibility is determined by your doctor and they can allocate you up to five visits for allied health services per calendar year. Medicare will subsidise your visit and provide a rebate of $53.80.
Clients who have a Department of Veterans’ Gold Card, who wish to see us using their Gold Card require a D904 referral from their GP.
All treatments are to be paid for on the day. We except cash, cheque and card. Eftpos and HICAPS are available.